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4/14/2026

Nominations Now Open for 2026 TAGIE Lifetime Achievement Honor

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor at the 2026 Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, hosted annually by People of Play™ (POP).

4/14/2026

4 Ways Your Gift Catalog Donation Makes a Difference

It is critical for every child to have the opportunity to play every day, yet too many children go without it. The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is committed to closing that gap with its mission to deliver play to children who need it most.

4/14/2026

IEEPA Refunds: CAPE Filing Opens April 20

Earlier today (April 14), The Toy Association shared a detailed Member Alert outlining U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) guidance on the first phase of IEEPA tariff refunds through the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) program in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal.

4/13/2026

Finalize Your LA Spring Preview Plans

With just one week to go until the LA Spring Preview, taking place April 20 to 24 at The Toy Association’s Toy Building (101 Continental Boulevard) and across El Segundo’s Toy District, now is the time to lock in schedules and finalize travel plans.

4/13/2026

Toy Association Members’ Spring Toys Featured in Segments Nationwide

The Toy Association’s trends team has been spotlighting must-have spring- and Easter-themed toys from members, bringing timely gift inspiration to families across major media markets in March and early April.

4/7/2026

Toy Association Takes Play and Policy to Washington, D.C.

From celebrating the power of play with thousands of families at the White House to engaging policymakers on Capitol Hill, The Toy Association™ is bringing the toy industry’s voice to Washington, D.C. this week.

4/6/2026

How the Toy Community is Transforming Children’s Hospital Experiences

When a child is admitted to a hospital, fear and anxiety can often shape their experience. But a powerful industry-wide initiative is proving that access to play can help ease those emotions and positively transform care.

4/3/2026

Toy Fair® 2027 Booth Renewal Applications Now Open

The period for returning Toy Fair® exhibitors to submit their renewal applications opened April 1; companies that wish to submit their renewal application for Toy Fair 2027 should note the following important information.

4/2/2026

CPSC Launches Webinar Series Ahead of July eFiling Implementation

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will host a webinar series in the months leading up to the July 8, 2026 implementation of eFiling for most regulated products. The Toy Association encourages members to take advantage of these sessions in order to prepare.

4/1/2026

April 30 Webinar to Break Down Brand Licensing Strategies for Toy Companies

An upcoming Toy Association webinar will provide a practical and strategic overview of how brand licensing drives growth and market authority in the toy industry.

3/30/2026

Updated COPPA Rule Requirements Take Effect April 22

Starting April 22, 2026, companies will be required to comply with the updated requirements under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule, as amended last year by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).